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" The Health of the M . E . Z . " As the M . E . Z . had remarked in the chapter he ( the I . P . Z . ) was his sponsor in Masonry , and was therefore pleased to install him into the chair that evening . Without further preface he would ask the companions to drink the toast . Comp . Frederick Kedge , M . E . Z ., said he had in the first instance to thank the I . P . Z . for so kindly proposing the

toast and the companions for receiving it so cordially . He feared he owed his position somewhat more particularly to the good will of the companions rather than to any particular ability he had shown in the ceremonies of this Degree . He could not hope to give them the same treat in the working they had previously enjoyed , but he should endeavour to do his best and hoped he should to some extent meet with the

approbation of the companions . He thanked them very much for placing him in that position and could assure them that anything he was able to do he would do to the best of his ability and power . "The Exaltees " was cordially honoured , after which the M . E . Z . gave "The Visitors , " and offered them a hearty welcome .

Comp . Garrod , P . A . G . D . C , in response , said he visited the chapter that evening with a great deal of pleasure to witness the installation ot Comp . Kedge , whom he had known for someyears , and who was an initiate of a lodge with which he was associated . He was very pleased to hear that ceremony rendered by Comp . Coltart , I . P . M ., in a manner he had never heard excelled . He thought it would be so

as the I . P . Z . was an old member of a chapter to which he belonged . The Covent Garden Chapter was a young one , but the assembly that evening showed it was appreciated . Comp . G . R . Langley , P . Z ., tendered sincere thanks for the cordial reception given the visitors . He also tendered personal thanks for three reasons . First of all that he was able to meet at their chapter so many of his own personal

friends ; secondl y that they had permitted him from time to time to try his prentice hand in the ceremonies , and thirdly for the great kindness shown by the M . E . Z . in calling upon Comp . Jackson to respond , for he knew that companion was most anxious to do so . Comps . Wilson and Jackson also replied . The M . E . Z . next gave "The Past Principals , " and

said a more excellent M . E . Z . than Comp . Hewett could not be found , and the companions would have a very keen recollection of the manner in which he performed his duties during the first year's existence of the Chapter . He was followed by Comp . Coltart , I . P . Z ., whose worth was most favourably impressed upon their minds , and the companions could therefore congratulate themselves on

having had two good First Principals . Comps . Hewett , P . Z . ; and Coltart , I . P . Z ,, expressed their thanks , and assured the companions of their continued interest in the chapter . In proposing "The H . and J ., " the M . E . Z . regretted the absence of the H . elect , from whom , he was sure , he should receive the fullest assistance . Comp . Hancock , J ., was a most excellent officer , and one whose work would not

onl y be done satisfactorily , but with great credit to himself . Comp . W . Hancock , J ., returned thanks , and the M . E . Z . afterwards gave " The Officers . " Comp . C O . Burgess , Treas ., said the finances of the chapter were in a particularly sound condition , and they had to thank the S . E . for his great care , and for the manner in which he had kept the books . As a founder of the chapter

he was very pleased to see Comp . Kedge as M . E . Z ., for that companion was a P . M . of his mother lodge . He had always been associated with Comp . Kedge in Masonry , and he regarded him as one of the leading lights . He was also pleased to see present Comp . Langley , who was a P . Z . of another chapter to which he belonged . Comp . George Reynolds , S . E ., said he did not know

what he had to say after the splendid speech of his old friend , Comp . Burgess , who assisted him in keeping their funds . It was a great pleasure to feel they had had a successful evening , and had exalted two brethren who would be a great assistance to them . They had Comp . Carter who was a member of the Covent Garden Lodge , and also a brother from the Anglo-American Lodge

Comp . G . S . Sherwin . The chapter wasgoing on well , and he was glad to hear the Auditors and Past Principals were pleased with the manner in which the books were kept . The Janitor ' s toast concluded the proceedings . A programme of music was given under the direction of Comp . W . J . Thrussell , assisted by Messrs . Rene Payne , Clarke , Thompson , and McCall Chambers .

Sir Hugh Myddelton Chapter ( No . 1602 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter took place on the 27 th ult . at the Old Cock Tavern , Highbury-corner , when the following companions were installed and invested for the ensuing 12 months : Comps . J . Bailey , M . E . Z . ; W . Fenton , H . ; VV . Langdale , J . j J . Osborn , S . E . ; W . Wright , S . N . ; J . Weston , Treas . ; W . Barnes , P . S .

A . Cox , ist A . S . ; Green , 2 nd A . S . ; and R . J . Morley , Janitor ( pro tern . ) . The members present were Comps . R . A . Homan , P . Z . ; VV . C . Wigley , P . Z . ; McLaren , P . Z . ; C . Deering , I . P . Z . ; C . A . Dettmar , F . A . Shouten , W . H . Dresden , James Bayne , and H . S . Skinner . Visitors : Comps . H . Dehane , P . Z 890 , and T . C . Edmonds , P . Z . 1507 .

The chapter having been opened , and the Principals installed and the companions admitted , the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The Auditor's report , which was most satisfactory , showing a considerable balance , was adopted and entered on the minutes . Comp . Bailey , in presenting the handsome P . Z . ' s jewel to Comp . Deering , remarked how much he was esteemed by the

companions , and trusted he might live many years to recollect it was presented by the chapter . Comp . Dearing said it was upwards of 10 years since he joined the chapter , and that he should be proud to wear and value it as much as any jewel he possessed . " Hearty good wishes " were accorded , and the chapter was closed . After the banquet the usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts

were honoured . The I . P . Z ., in proposing the toast of "The M . E . Z ., Comp . Bailey , " said they might congratulate themselveson having so excellent a companion to preside over them , as under his care the chapter would continue to prosper . 1 hey were aware that he was thoroughly master of all that he

would have to do , and he ( the I . P . Z . ) would bring those candidates that , owing to circumstances over which he had no control , he hoped to have brought during his own year of office . The M . E . Z ., in response , said it was with no ordinary feelings he thanked them all . He was grateful beyond

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measure , and realised and appreciated the kind words that had been spoken , and regretted he had not that evening had the opportunity of discharging the interesting duty of H ., as he had the duties of P . S . and J ., and hoped to derive sincere pleasure in presiding over them and repay his debt of gratitude for the universal kindness that had been extended to him since he had joined the chapter , and

would do his very best to deserve a continuance and cement that perfect feeling of love and harmony that existed among them . He could not hope to excel those who had preceded him but would endeavour to equal them . The toasts of "The I . P . Z ., " "TheP . Z ., " "TheSecond and Third Principals " were responded to very eloquently . "The Visitors" followed , the M . E . Z . paying marked

compliments to both , remarking that he owed to Comp . Dehane much of the knowledge he possessed , having been grounded some years ago by Comp . Edmonds , and it was with special pleasure he welcomed them . The toast was received very heartily . Comps . Dehane and Edmonds responded , and expressed the gratification they felt that what they taught in the chapters of improvement was bearing fruit , and hoped to

see the companions come and perfect themselves ready for the office they might be called upon to fulfil . "The P . S ., " "The Officers , " and Janitor's toasts followed . This being a musical chapter an excellent programme was provided , and amongst those who deserve every praise was Miss J essie McLaren . Comps . J . Bayne and W . Wright presided at the piano . The songs and recitations were fully appreciated .

CHORLTON-CUM-HARDY . Chorlton Chapter ( No . 1387 ) . —The installation of this chapter was held on Wednesday , the 26 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , High-lane . Comp . W . Goodacre , P . G . Std . Br ., P . P . G . S . E ., was in the chair , and after the chapter had been opened and the minutes of the previous convocation read and confirmed , Comp . Samuel Locke was

installed as Z . Comp . J . Crompton installed Comp . H . Nail as H ., and Comp . Charles Heywood installed Comp . F . Renshaw , as J . The whole of the three ceremonies were beautifully rendered . The M . E . Z . invested his officers for the ensuing year and they were addressed by Comps . C . Heywood and C Crompton . The following were present—Comps . Thos . Wilson , M . E . Z . ; F . S . Bedford , S . E . ; 1 . B . Wolstenholme , P . S . ; Wm . Richmond , 2 nd A . S . ;

J . J . Lambert , P . P . G . Reg . ; D . Wood , and W . Chesshyre . Visitors : Wm . Goodacre , P . G . Std . Br ., P . G . S . E . ; John Slyman , P . P . G . S . N . ; G . S . Smith , P . Z ., P . G . Org . ; G . A . Myers , Z . ; D . Conway , Z . ; J . Hardwicke Marsh , 1730 ; and J . Chadfield . Unfortunately many of the visitors had from different circumstances to leave before the close of the ceremonies . A most enjoyable evening was spent , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts being given and responded to .

DONCASTER . St . Magdalen Chapter ( No . 242 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held on Friday , the 28 th ult ., at the St . George's Hall . Present : Comps . B . H . Ogle , M . E . Z . ; G . S . Wilkie , H . ; S . Pegler , I . ; F . D ,

Walker , P . Z . ; F . Rand , P . Z . ; T . Foster , S . E . ; J . Constable , S . N . ; F . Webb , P . S . ; S . Lester , J . Fit * , gerald , and A . W . Fretwell . Comp . J . Hirst , P . Z ., P . P . G . H ., was a visitor . After the chapter was duly opened , a ballot was taken for Bro . R . Allott , 242 , which being successful he was duly exalted to the Sublime Degree of a R . A . Mason .

STRETFORD . Urmston Chapter ( No . 1730 ) . —This chapter met at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , the 24 th ult ., when the following were present : Comps . G . A . Myers , P . Z . ; F . G . Goodacre , H . ; John Slyman , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N .. as

( . ; C . Cooper , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . W . Leathley , S . N . ; P . Heaton , P . S . ; F . Batty , 1 st A . S . ; G . R . Lloyd , D . C , as 2 nd A . S . ; R . E . Stringleman , Org . ; W . Cheeshyre , Janitor ; E . L . Littler , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . S . E . ; J . Walton , P . Z . ; H . Nickson , George Stott , and J . Hardwicke-Marsh . Visitors : Comps . F . Renshaw , 13 S 7 , and Hugh Rowlands ,

' 345 > , .... The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Bro . Rowland Swindells , W . M . 1730 , and , proving unanimous in his favour , he was duly exalted by Comp . J .

Slyman , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N ., in his usual effective manner . The lectures were given by Comps . John Slyman , Fred G . Goodacre , and C . Cooper . A vote of condolence with the family of the late Comp . T . Barratt was passed unanimously . The M . E . Z . invested Comp . C . Cooper , P . Z ., as

S . E . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned for refreshments . The usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts were given by the M . E . Z ., and most loyally received . The toast of "The M . E . Z . " was given by Comp . John Slyman , P . Z . f'l ... Ini ^ f ... n & MMIIIUI mnct anlH . mn . t . Anll .. .. _ J li . _ 1 liluaa t ^^ mw , .. MiM uauuiii ^ < 1 UU ItlC

e , «« a « ... « vu My , M . E . Z ., in reply , thanked the companions for their kind expressions . The M . E . Z . then proposed " The Health of the newl yexalted Comp . R . Swindells , " remarking as to his ability in Craft Masonry . They all knew his worth , and he was confident that he would prove himself a most worthy

companion . The toast was received with acclamation , and Comp . R . Swindells , in reply , remarked that he had been greatly impressed by the ceremony he had passed through that evening . The toast of "The Visitors" was proposed by the

M . E . Z . Comps . Renshaw and Rowlands responded . The janitor ' s toast closed the meeting .

TWICKENHAM . Sir Francis Burdett Chaptar ( No . 1503 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the Albany Hotel , on the 10 th ult . Among those in attendance were Comps . VV Taylor , P . Z ., P . P . G . J ., M . E . Z . ; Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , P . Z ., P . P . G . J ., H . ; A . Tomlinson , jun ., J . ; Captain

T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., S . E . ; W . J . Hakim , S . N . ; C . W . Davis , P . S . ; and G . W . Dunkley , P . Z ., P . P . G . O ., Org .

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The minutes of the previous convocation having bee read and confirmed , the election of Principals and officer ' for the ensuing year resulted as follows : Comps R » , S . T . H . Saunders , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; A . Tomlinson , iu „ H . ; W . J . Hakim , J . ; Capt . T . C . Walls . S . E . ; C W * Davis , S . N . ; T . W . Taylor , P . Z ., Treas . ; and Robinson * P . S . The election of Janitor was postponed . A gold bar was voted to Comp . W . Taylor to mark his second year ' s

tenure ot omceas birst Principal . A vote ot condolence was passed to the widow and family of the late Comp . R . H . Saunders , P . Z ., who lost his life at sea , under very distressing circumstances , a short time ago . The chapter was then closed and adjourned till May , 1893 . The usual banquet followed , and a few toasts were given . Comp . G . yv \ Dunkley during the evening entertained the companions by his humorous medley , instrumental and vocal . WESTON-SUPER-MARE .

Inkerman Chapter ( No . 1222 ) . —The annual meeting of this chapter was held on Monday , the 24 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , when a very satisfactory balance-sheet was presented by the Treasurer , Comp . Wf . E . Perrett , P . Z . Comp . H . B . ffarington was installed into

the chair of M . E . Z . ; Comp . V . W . b . Wicksteed , P . Z ., into the chair of H . ; and Comp . Sellick into the chair of J ., the ceremony being most ably and impressively performed by Comp . R . C Else , P . G . Std . Br . Eng ., Grand Superintendent . The following companions were invested with their collars of office : Comps . E . E . Baker , P . Z . Webb Perrett

S . E . ; W . H . , S . N . ; W . E . , P . Z ., Treas J . P . Capell , P . S . ; H . Brown , ist A . S . ; W . C . Thomas 2 nd A . S . ; F . Blackmore , D . C . ; E . G . Lalonde , Org , E . G . Huntley , Stwd . ; and C . Cornelius , Janitor . The companions afterwards dined at the Masonic Hall the dinner being provided by Comp . E . G . Huntley , of the Priory Restaurant . Amongst the visitors present were Comps . Col . Lone Prov . G . H . ; E . White , Prov . G . J . ; C . W . Radwav P . P . G . J . ; J . Burnett , P . P . G . J . ; and G . H . Bartlett P . P . G . R .

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Earl of Carnarvon Lodge ( No . 2 it ) . —This lodge met at its new habitat , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 27 th ult ., when there were present Bros . S . H Parkhouse , W . M . ; Huish , S . W . ; Monson , J . W . Wadham , M . O . ; G . Gardner , J . O . ; J . N . Frye , P . M .. Treas . ; Capt . Walls , P . G . S . B ., Sec ; Larter , S . D . ; R . Lawson , P . M ., P P . G . M . O . ; and Read , P . M . The minutes of _ the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Huish , S . W . was unanimously elected W . M .

, subject to dispensation being obtained ; Bro . J . N . Frye , Treasurer . The election of Tyler was postponed . A Past Masters jewel was voted to the W . M . with acclamation . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . Dr . E . Pocock , I . PM . ; Skinner , P . M . ; Rickwood , P . M . ; F . C . Frye . M . P ., P . M . ; D . P . Cama , P . M ., Hon . Mem . ; and others . Bro . Read was invested with the collar of J . D . Bro . G . Gardner returned thanks to the lodge for the kind

vote of sympathy they passed to him in his illness at the last meeting of the lodge . The lodge was then closed . The brethren then partook of an excellent banquet most ably served by Bro . A . Clemow and assistants . The Worshipful Master , as usual , presided most genially . His speeches were to the point but commendably brief . During the evening the brethren all expressed themselves delighted with their new quarters , and augured increased prosperity to the lodge thereby .

Egerton of Tatton Lodge ( No . 400 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 2 Sth ult ., at Mark Masons' Hall , Great Queen-street , W . C . Present : Bros . C . F . Matier , Grand Sec , as W . M . ; Harley Thomas , S . W . ; Henry Wright , M . O ., as J . W . ; Danford Thomas , S . O . ; A . W . Packham , J . O ., Treas . ; C . M . Jessop , Sec . ; Raymond Tucker , I . D . ; E . I . Mills ,

Tyler ; and H . VV . Kiallmark , P . M . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of the meeting held in March were read and confirmed . Bro . Harlev Thomas was unanimously elected W . M . ; Bro . H . W . Kiallmark , Treas . ; and Bros . Danford Thomas and H . E . Jules , Auditors . Letters of apology for unavoidable absence were received from Bros . Lennox Browne , Belgrave Ninnis , W . Thomas , Jules , and others .

A Caution.

A CAUTION .

The following letter appeared in our issue of the 30 th April , and as the objectionable brother is still on the war-path , and had the audacity to call at the Grand Secretary ' s office for relief , we think it desirable to reprint the letter , and again put our readers on their

guard . It is needless to say that , when confronted with a cutting from our pages , which had been judiciously placed among the archives of Grand Lodge , he executed astrategicmovementtowards thedoor , andincontinently disappeared : " Dear Sir and Brother .

"A brother Mason , giving his name as S . Mason , Naphtali Lodge , No . 266 , has lately app lied to me for relief . His manner was both insolent and objectionable . I wrote to his lodge for information of him , and learn that he was in the lodge about 12 months , and that is some 16 or 17 years ago , and they under

have not seen him since , but they are given to - stand that he goes about from place to p lace living and sponging on his brethren . " I write to you to make this case known , and to say that this kind of professional mendicancy is becoming too painfully frequent , and is disgusting a

good many charitably-disposed brethren , as well as bringing the Order into contempt—I remain yours fraternally , " THOMAS DAY , " Almoner for the Derby Lodge . " Masonic Hall , Gower-street , Derby , " April 23 rd , 1892 . "